Description
A refreshing and elegant Melon Burrata Toast with a spicy-sweet touch of chili honey, perfect for a quick and impressive appetizer or light meal that combines creamy burrata, juicy melon slices, and fragrant herbs on toasted rustic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base
- 4 slices of rustic bread (sourdough or ciabatta works great)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 small melon (e.g., cantaloupe or honeydew), peeled, seeded, and cut into thin slices
- 1 ball of burrata cheese (about 4 oz)
- 2 tablespoons chili honey (or more to taste)
- Fresh mint or basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Brush each slice of rustic bread lightly on both sides with olive oil. Toast the bread in the pan until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Season the Bread: While still warm, sprinkle the toasted bread slices with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Assemble the Toast: Gently tear the burrata cheese and spread or place chunks evenly on top of each toasted bread slice.
- Add the Melon: Arrange thin slices of the peeled and seeded melon over the burrata on each toast, layering to cover nicely.
- Drizzle Chili Honey: Generously drizzle chili honey over the melon and burrata on each toast, adjusting the amount to your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp and the burrata creamy.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm melon for best texture and flavor contrast with creamy burrata.
- Chili honey can be bought or made by infusing honey with chili flakes or fresh chilies.
- Rustic breads like sourdough or ciabatta provide the best sturdy base and texture for this toast.
- Adjust chili honey quantity depending on your tolerance for heat and sweetness.
- Use fresh herbs like mint or basil for added aroma and color, but this is optional.
- For a vegan version, substitute burrata with a plant-based cheese alternative and use agave syrup spiced with chili instead of honey.
